Description
A delightful twist on the classic Waldorf salad, this Waldorf Chicken Salad combines tender chicken with sweet grapes, crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (chopped or shredded)
- 1/2 cup red grapes (halved)
- 1/2 cup diced apple (such as Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 1/3 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Serving:
- Lettuce leaves or bread for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the chicken, grapes, apple, celery, and walnuts.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss and Chill: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until well coated. Chill for at least 20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve: Enjoy over lettuce, as lettuce wraps, or in a sandwich.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add pecans or sunflower seeds.
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- The salad stays fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
